The residential districts are designed to:
A. Achieve the residential objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Protect the character of residential areas by excluding inharmonious commercial and industrial activities.
C. Achieve a suitable environment for family by permitting in residential areas appropriate neighborhood facilities, such as churches, schools, and certain cultural and recreational facilities.
D. Preserve openness of the living areas and avoid overcrowding by requiring minimum yards, open spaces, lot areas, and by limiting the bulk of structures.
E. Permit a variety of dwelling types and densities to meet the varying needs of families.
F. Control the density of residential development to facilitate the planning for an economical provision of streets, utilities, and other public facilities.
(1980 Code, Ch. 156, § 5.01) (Ord. 1995-7, passed 6-5-1995)